Judge, 1920-02-14 · page 31 of 44
Judge — February 14, 1920 — page 31: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This Judge page collects theatrical scenes and quoted dialogue from contemporary stage productions, particularly "Monsieur Beaucaire." The layout showcases romantic exchanges and comic situations from popular plays of the era. The title's "forlorn fat man" likely refers to the character in the lower left (from "Monsieur Beaucaire"), who appears to be a servant or comic figure contrasted with the romantic couples shown above. The humor derives from juxtaposing sentimental romantic scenes—declarations of love, wartime romance ("Croix de Guerre"), marriage advice—with comedic moments like the fat man's dismissal of his servant over bandages. The page essentially functions as **theater promotion**, allowing Judge's readers to enjoy witty stage dialogue and recognize popular actors (Marion Green, Henry Miller, Laurette Taylor, et al.). It celebrates contemporary theatrical taste without obvious political satire—rather, it's entertainment commentary aimed at the theater-going public.
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Fond Pairs and a For- lorn Fat Man From “Monsieur Beaucaire,” “But my song is not of France! It is of a fairer country. A land of gold and snow. And the blue sky above like the heaven of a lady’s eyes.” “I had thought that the ladies of France were dark, sir.” “Tt is of-a province of heaven I speak. I am content to be a slave. | am your true lover. Your name in France, we say it—Marie. The English way, I think it is so much sweeter—Mary!” Marion Green and Blanche Tomlin “When we were given the Croix de Guerre, did the General kiss you on both cheeks? If he didn’t he was a poor fish.” “Thank you, Jeffrey.” “Sylvia, no matter how many times you‘marry, always select a gentle- man like your father.” . Henry Miller and Blanche Bates The woman tn the case catches sight of the jewel in the case, and the man hopes she won't cones ig too pepe uously. is sort oj e thing happens daily, rd {ron One every time you take fae Rome” Her past a jewelers window; but in the play it is made a mystery of. c = Laurette Taylor “These Ua Bh 4 and bandages? After I : Philip Merivale had finished with Beaucaire Thad a few words with my servant and gave him a month’s notice.” comichooks.